Emirates Fiqh Authority Issues Zakat on Dates
The UAE Authority for Islamic Fiqh issued a fatwa unifying the amount of Zakat al-Fitr in the country, setting it at 541 kilograms of dried dates. The fatwa emphasizes the obligation to pay Zakat once the harvest reaches the nisab (minimum threshold). It clarifies that Zakat on dates can be paid either in the form of dates themselves or their monetary value. The calculation is set at 2.5% for companies that purchase the dates after they have started to ripen. The Zakat on date palms is 10% if they are irrigated for free, and 5% if they are irrigated at a cost. The council encourages farmers to comply with the laws and to pay Zakat through official channels and smart applications, ensuring adherence to Islamic rulings and promoting lawful and developmental benefits.
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